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Eutelsat Set to Secure Key Italian Satellite Contract

3/28/2025

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Eutelsat is poised to land a crucial contract for satellite communications with the Italian government, as talks with SpaceX's Starlink falter. Once on the brink of a €1.5 billion agreement for military and government services, Starlink's prospects dim amid rising tensions between the US and Europe, pushing Italy to explore Eutelsat's LEO satellite capabilities.

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Eutelsat is poised to land a crucial contract for satellite communications with the Italian government, as talks with SpaceX's Starlink falter. Once on the brink of a €1.5 billion agreement for military and government services, Starlink's prospects dim amid rising tensions between the US and Europe, pushing Italy to explore Eutelsat's LEO satellite capabilities.